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Winner Dayton DAY (13-3-1, 7-2-0)
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Fordham FOR (4-11-1, 3-5-1)
Winner
Dayton DAY
(13-3-1, 7-2-0)
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Fordham FOR
(4-11-1, 3-5-1)
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Team 1 2 F
Dayton DAY 1 2 3
Fordham FOR 1 1 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Women's Soccer Wins Thriller Over Fordham Thursday

Donley's Late Goal Propels Flyers To Huge Road Victory

BRONX, N.Y. – The University of Dayton women's soccer team was back in action Thursday night, as they played their final road match of the regular season against the Fordham Rams.
 
In a tightly contested match, the Flyers got a late goal to earn a huge road victory over the Rams and snap their two-match losing streak. With the win, the Flyers improve to 13-3-1, 7-2 in Atlantic 10 play. The Rams lose out on a crucial point as they are fighting for playoff position currently sitting in eighth place in the Atlantic 10.
 
KEY MOMENT
Senior Alicia Donley provided the key moment in Thursday's road victory, as her headed goal in the 81st minute put the Flyers on top for good, and earned the Flyers a crucial three points in the standings.
 
SCORING SUMMARY
TIME               TEAM              DETAIL
10:30               DAY                 Itala Gemelli (11)
                                                Assisted By: Natalie Hegg
                                                Long Ball, Long Dribble, Beat Two Defenders.
40:04               FOR                Caitlin Kennedy (2)
                                                Assisted By: Abby Doyle
                                                Shot To Upper-Left 90 From 25 Yards Out.
50:30               FOR                 Sidney Nicholas (1)
                                                Assisted By: Tristan McFarlane
                                                Cross From The Right To The Penalty Spot, Shot Left Side Of Net
53:09               DAY                 Itala Gemelli (11)
                                                Assisted By: Laney Huber
                                                Cross From The Left Side To The Center Of The Box, Finish High From 12 Yards
80:41               DAY                 Alicia Donley (2)
                                                Assisted By: Natalie Hegg
                                                Header Off Corner Kick
 
UP NEXT
The Flyers will return home on Sunday to close out the regular season, as they play host to the Rhode Island Rams. Kick-off is set for 1:00 p.m., and admission will be free. The match will also be streamed live on ESPN+.
 
 
 
 
 
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